- The Cadillac Lyriq-V will go into production in Q1
- Cadillac expects EPA range at 285 miles
- It’ll cost $79,999 to buy the 2026 Lyriq-V
The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V, revealed Thursday, marks the most powerful, quickest, and most expensive version of the Lyriq EV to date. When the Lyriq-V goes into production this spring at GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee it will cost $79,999 including a destination charge of $1,395.
The Lyriq-V will use the standard Lyriq’s 102-kwh battery pack, but output from the dual-motor powertrain is kicked up to 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. A single motor per axle will deliver all-wheel drive. Cadillac said range will check in at 285 miles.
The Lyriq-V’s 0-60 mph time of 3.3 seconds is 0.1-seconds quicker than the gas-guzzling supercharged-V-8-powered CT5-V Blackwing. Cadillac gave the Lyriq-V shorter final drive ratios of 11.59:1 in the front and 11.63:1 in the rear while the standard Lyriq has 9.87:1 front and 10.49:1 rear ratios.
Cadillac upgraded the braking system for V duty, with 6-piston Brembo calipers grabbing 15.3-inch front discs when it comes time to stop. The rear rotors, with sliding rear single-piston calipers that aren’t Brembo-branded, are 13.6 inches in diameter.
2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V
Lyriq-Vs will include a new Competitive Mode that Cadillac said lets drivers push the electric crossover to its lateral limits with enough skill. A new V-Mode, which is a known fixture in the V-Series, enables drivers to modify settings to their liking. That includes steering weight and throttle sensitivity, along with damper firmness. Cadillac’s Performance Traction Management system, which enables multiple levels of stability control for track days on gas-powered V-Series models, is absent.
A stiffened structure, standard adaptive dampers that lower the ride height by 0.62-inches, and quicker 15.81:1 steering ratio (standard Lyriq’s have a steering ratio of 18.44:1) should give the Lyriq-V sharper handling. Continental Performance Contact 6 summer rubber will be standard while Michelin all-season tires will be available.
The Lyriq-V is said to feature a V-specific sound. Cadillac noted it can be customized via modes, but for those that prefer it can be turned off. It’s said to deliver a “multilayer experience exclusive for the V,” Cadillac spokespeople said.
2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V
Subtle design updates include understated V-Series badging, revised front and rear fascias along with extended rocker panels. Buyers can opt for carbon fiber trim. Cadillac’s given the sportier Lyriq V-specific 22-inch wheels and a V-only Magnus Metal Frost color option.
Inside, the Lyriq’s 33.0-inch LED curved display screen and upscale dashboard remain, but V-specific graphics will splash across the screen. Augmented reality has been baked into the heads-up display when using the navigation system. The automaker’s hands-free driver-assist system known as Super Cruise is standard as is a 23-speaker AKG Studio sound system with Dolby Atmos. Available nappa leather can be optioned on the V-specific front bucket seats with power-adjustable side bolsters.
